NGC 1977 is one of
the brightest Reflection Nebula in the sky. Half a degree north to the Orion
Nebula. The
name came after the silhouette appearance of a running man . It is part
of the well known Orion Sword. The image shows the complex and 1977-75-73. The
blue clouds are invaded by dark reds paths of ionized gas shaping the figure
mentioned. Most of the blue nebulosity is starlight
scattered by dust, while some of the stars are sufficiently hot to excite the
wisps of hydrogen that linger here and create a distinctive red glow.